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Singapore

A cashless, hyper-connected city-state where the right apps unlock seamless travel

Curated by travelers, verified by locals

Heads up

Singapore is one of the world's most cashless societies . most hawker stalls, shops, and transit systems accept QR or contactless payment. Download Grab and SimplyGo before you land, and you'll cover 80% of your daily needs.

7 apps5 essentialSoutheast Asia

Last updated: March 2026

Grab

Essential

Southeast Asia's dominant super app covering ride-hailing, food delivery, grocery runs, and GrabPay wallet . all in one.

Pro tip: Link an international Visa or Mastercard to GrabPay . it works instantly and is accepted at thousands of hawker stalls via QR code.
View Super Apps guide →

SimplyGo

Essential

Official LTA app for Singapore's MRT and bus network. Link a contactless bank card to pay fares and track spending.

Pro tip: Tourists can tap their contactless Visa or Mastercard directly on fare gates without opening the app.

MyTransport.SG

Essential

LTA's official journey planner with real-time bus arrivals, MRT timetables, and crowdedness levels.

Pro tip: Use the Near You feature to instantly see approaching buses . faster than searching bus stop codes.
View Transit guide →

Foodpanda

Nice to have

Major food delivery platform alongside GrabFood, with local hawker-style meals, restaurants, and Pandamart grocery delivery.

Pro tip: Check both Foodpanda and GrabFood for the same restaurant . prices and delivery fees can differ.
View Food Delivery guide →
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